Oklahoma lawmakers are considering several plans to legalize sports betting, including tribal and state-run options.

Two bills that could bring legal sports betting to Oklahoma have been nudged ahead by House lawmakers, including legislation that proposes a referendum on event wagering if efforts in the state capitol fall short. Oklahoma House Bills 1047 and 1101 were both passed by an appropriations and budget subcommittee on Monday by 5-0 votes in their favor.

"As more states legalize sports betting, Oklahoma can't afford to fall behind. With more Native American tribes and tribal casinos than any other state and a passionate fanbase, Oklahoma is uniquely positioned to transform this industry into a thriving economic driver."

Three bills are passed by the Oklahoma Senate Business and Insurance Committee to legalize sports betting in the state. The committee approved the passage of these bills that

Sports betting bills moved forward in Texas and Oklahoma this week, but both have a long way to go before becoming law.

The OKC Thunder have entered the chat regarding legalizing sports betting in Oklahoma. State senators in the Senate Business and Insurance Committee approved three sports betting bills in Oklahoma on Thursday,

The future of what would be the largest expansion of gambling in decades is uncertain, after a setback during a Senate committee on Thursday.